Whitehall police reports

Wednesday November 7, 2012 5:17 PM

Whitehall police arrested a 17-year-old boy at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 for felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon and warrants after he reportedly shot a person in the 4400 block of East Main Street.

Police apprehended the juvenile based on a description of the boy and his clothing. He was seen running away from the area moments after the shooting, police said.

The boy had a .25-caliber pistol, police said, and two .25-caliber shell casings were found at the scene.

The alleged victim was shot in the chin area, police said, and was transported to Grant Hospital. The alleged victim was not able to speak with police because of the injury, police said.

Several witnesses at area businesses told police the suspect had waited outside for about an hour before he shot the alleged victim, who was seated inside a vehicle, police said.